Creativity can change more than what you make.
Mattus Fine Art is home to Mindful Artist Academy, where Joe teaches realistic classical drawing and painting, and Tiani's Handmade, where blankets and cuddle companions are made by hand for life's meaningful moments.
LIFE MOVES QUICKLY
Creativity gives us a reason to slow down.
In a world that often feels rushed and disconnected, it is easy to lose touch with the things that make us feel present, capable and connected. We believe creativity can bring some of that back, whether you are learning to draw, making something with your own hands, or giving a handmade piece that becomes part of someone else's story.
Choose your creative path:
Mindful Artist Academy
Build strong drawing and painting skills with clear instruction, thoughtful guidance, and an approach that values patience, progress and confidence.
Tiani's Handmade
Discover handmade blankets and Cuddle Companions created with care, comfort and connection in mind, made for the moments you want to remember.
Two creative journeys. One shared belief.
Joe found in art a way to build patience, confidence and purpose. Years later, after retiring from financial services, Tiani discovered her own creativity through a promise to make a cozy knit blanket for her granddaughter. Their paths looked different, but led to the same belief: creativity can help us slow down, grow, and connect.
Why Mattus Fine Art
CREATIVITY BEYOND THE FINISHED PIECE
The focus is not only on artwork or handmade products, but on the confidence, comfort, growth and connection creativity can bring.
TWO CREATIVE JOURNEYS
Joe pursued his lifelong dream of classical art after leaving financial services, while Tiani discovered creativity in retirement, offering two paths into the same bigger idea: a more meaningful life through creativity.
PEOPLE OVER PRODUCTS
Whether someone is learning, shopping or simply exploring, the goal is for you to feel welcomed, encouraged and inspired.
LED BY EXPERIENCE
Everything Joe teaches and Tiani creates is rooted in their own lived creative journeys and what those journeys have taught them.
LEARN WITH JOE AT CREALDÉ SCHOOL OF ART
Looking for in-person art classes in the Orlando area?
Explore Joe's current classical drawing and painting classes at Crealdé School of Art, with hands-on instruction, demonstrations and supportive guidance to help you build your skills and confidence.
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"Joe’s mentorship has helped me move away from frustration and impatience by providing a method that works consistently, not just here and there."
— NICOLE C.
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"I wish I had classes with Joe when I was a beginner. He is so encouraging, inspiring, and always meets you where you’re at."
— DAN H.
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"With every portrait I have finished, I felt a little more confident. I think to myself, 'I can do this,' and I feel really good about what I have accomplished."
— LIBBY M.
Choose the creative path that speaks to you.
Learn with Joe, explore his artwork, or discover something handmade by Tiani.
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